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REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
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1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD
MEMBERS PRESENT: George Dresser, Chair; Ron Gay, Vice Chair; Bob De Otte; Carol
Reynolds; and Nancy Crouch, Council. Liaison
MEMBERS ABSENT: Greg Taggart and Barry Harding
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Beachy, Director; Eric Ploeger, Asst, Director; Curtis
Bingham, Parks Operations Supt.; Linda Waltman, Recreation
Supt; Sheila Walker, Programs Supv.; Bridgette George, Staff
Assistant
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:13 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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Minutes were approved as presented.
III. HEAR VISITORS:
No visitors were present.
IV. UPDATE ON WOLF PEN CREEK EVENTS:
Sheila stated that she is focusing on increasing local support of the facility with multi-events of _..
family--type.series. This will include ticketed events as well as free events targetedtowards a wide
varietyy of citizens. Sheila has scheduled fifteen family events for the '95 season. ; These will
include five movies and ten concerts geared towards the whole family. The movies will be either
"G" or "PG" rated. She stated that the local media has been providing a lot of support. Sheila is.
in the process of producing a "Visitor Card" where patrons can have it stamped when they attend
these events. If the card has been stamped ten or more times the patron can enter their card in a
drawing for trips to New Orleans, Las Vegas, Fiesta Texas, Jacuzzi Suites at the Hilton, and
others.
Sheila passed out and reviewed the tentative schedule for Wolf Pen Creek events. She mentioned
that in addition to the scheduled family events there were several ticketed events put on by
promoters. Willie Nelson is scheduled for March 4. She also said that two previous artists that
have played at the amphitheater before are trying to book April 8, for a concert. Sheila is pleased.
that artists are satisfied with the amphitheater because it is resulting in repeat business. On April
22, there will be a JazzFest/Kidfest. The event will include three helicopters from the military,.
tethered hot air balloon rides, food booths, etc., that will be located on Holleman Drive, which
will be blocked off like it was for the Barney concert. The jazz festival will be a free all-day
event. April 23, will be a free Earth Day Celebration Concert to include an informational and
activity-type area geared towards earth day, recycling and the environment. Sheila mentioned
that there are a lot of organizations from A&M that are excited about participating at this event.
( "Big Head Todd and the Monsters" will be the music group performing for that event. On May
10, "Jackopierce" will be in concert for the second year. Sheila stated that last year's concert was
a big success. On May 12, Sheila is scheduling a family oriented "rock alternative" concert
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Bob asked if staff cared who the artists were at all. Sheila mentioned that there were no
restrictions on who could or could not be booked at the amphitheater. Bob mentioned that his
wife was surprised that the Citywould book an artist who was just arrested for marijuana. Sheila
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stated that there's a probability that some of her other artists have been in the same predicament
but it hasn't been advertised like Willie's. She mentioned that it would be difficult to judge who
should or should not perform at the amphitheater, and wasn't sure who should make that
determination.
that admits them and cine guest to all
Sheila passed out VIP passes to the Parks Board members
ticketed events.
Ms. Crouch asked if the dredging would be completed before the Willie Nelson concert. Eric
stated no and said that the City is still processing the bids. He stated that two months would be
an optimistic estimate for completion.
V. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL ISSUES:
Steve mentioned that City staff are currently developing action plans for the Council's Strategic
mentioned that theyhave been divided upinto project teams for the top25 council
Issues. He
issues. Various staff members throughout the City have been assigned to these issues. Steve
stated that these action plans are due in the City Manager's office the following Thursday, March
2. The following discussions took place on the issues involving Parks staff.
#3 - ONE-STOP HEALTH FACILITY: Ms. Crouch mentioned that 15% of the City's Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds go to social service agencies. She stated that this
concept (One-stop Health Facility), would likely be located across Eleanor from Wayne Smith
Park, as in the Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Masterplan. She stated that currently these funds go
to the Food Bank, Crisis Hotline, Health for All, etc., which is used for citizens throughout the
county. She mentioned that these funds would not be taken away from these entities but would
be used to provide services specifically for College Station residents, instead of citizens from areas
outside of College Station. Also, a lot of College Station residents have transportation problems in
accessing these services. Steve mentioned that right now some social services are provided at the
Lincoln Center one day a week, however, if this concept came to a reality the Lincoln Center
could be used as a true recreation center as it was intended to be. Ms. Crouch mentioned that
Dale Marsico and his group are in the process of starting a one-stop shop concept in downtown
Bryan and that the Bryan City Council has already verbally committed their CDBG funds to go
towards it, and he's assuming the College Station City Council will do the same. She stated that a
joint county/city council meeting will be held to talk about this issue. Ron asked why the Parks
Department was involved in this issue about a health facility. Ms. Crouch informed the Board
that these issues are just concepts for now, nothing is final as to when or if the building would
even be built. Ron doesn't want a facility to be built that may duplicate other services and then
be vacated for another facility, leaving the Parks Department with an empty building. Steve
mentioned that if the One-Stop Health Facility was built, it would not be taken care of by Parks,
the Facility Maintenance Division would maintain it.
#5 - COMMUNITY APPEARANCE: Ross Albrecht, Forestry Superintendent, is the Parks
Department's representative to this issue. Steve stated that this has been a priority issuei year's
past. City staff have not met on this issue yet, but Steve believes it will pertain to streetscape and
landscaping issues, as well as signage, banners, etc.
#16 -- GEORGE BUSH LIBRARY: Steve was appointed to the project team for this issue. He stated
that the main concern will be the tourism impact resulting from the library. Steve mentioned that
a large RV park should be considered in order to accommodate RV travelers, to include a building
for conference rooms, a recreational park, etc. Ms. Crouch mentioned that she would like the
City to develop tours of the University conducted by or through the Convention and Visitors
Bureau. Steve would also like to see some "Points of Interests" displays in key locations for
visitors to retrieve information from, such as locations for the amphitheater, Messina Hoff the
Bush Library, etc. Ms. Crouch mentioned that she saw a kiosk up in Dallas which is a computer
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Bob discussed some items related to the bond election. He mentioned that he is getting\ '
�good( - cooperationfromLittleLeague, but they are ' '-~-~ / charter ~~ formerly ge`involved. They are also unable to donate any monies organization support the bond
election. However, they are putting forth great effort to inform the public about supporting the
bond election. He mentioned that
they passed out over 300 flyers at little as
well as registering several people to vote. He also stated that unfortunately the soccer club had
decided not to be associated with this effort to support the bond election. T� a� |�s\ng �
donate any money since little league isn't donating any. '
VIII. ADJOURN:
The Board adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
of the City of College Station, State of Texas will be held on the 2 1ST. day of
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1995
CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM
1000 KRENEK TAP ROAD
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
) 3. Hear Visitors
4. Update on Wolf Pen Creek Events
5. Discussion of City Council Issues: #3 -- One Stop Health Facility,
#5 -- Community Appearance, #16 -- George Bush Library, #18 —
Youth at Risk, #22 — Recreation Programs for Youth Ages 13-19, and
#23 -- Future Facilities Planning
6. Capital Improvement Program Report
7. Other Business/Board Concerns
8. Adjourn
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